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Matthew Dickerson: Outdoor opportunities are endless

A VEERY SINGS from a dead pine in the backyard at the edge of the forest.
Matthew Dickerson photo
June 12, 2025
Thought of the day: I’ve been living in Addison County for more than 35 years now, and I continue to find more to discover and enjoy in the many outdoor opportunities that abound in and around our county and state: new places to fish, new places to hike (or just walk), new state parks and national parks, and (as I noted in my last column) new birds to appreciate.
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